The City reader

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The fifth edition of this acclaimed anthology juxtaposes classic and contemporary writings on urbanism, featuring fifty-seven selections, including seventeen new contributions by Elijah Anderson. It showcases works from notable figures such as Robert Bruegmann, Michael Dear, and Jane Jacobs, alongside contemporary voices like Sir Peter Hall and David Harvey. This edition is extensively updated to reflect current thinking on sustainable urban development, climate change, globalization, and technology's impact on cities. Newly revised plate sections, including one on global cities, enhance the anthology's visual appeal. Each section includes introductions that contextualize the selections, highlight key topics, and provide bibliographic resources. The Routledge Urban Reader Series aims to cover essential texts that inform academic and professional discourse on urban studies, catering to undergraduates, graduates, and scholars alike. This comprehensive reader spans urban development from ancient times to the present, comparing global experiences and drawing on various disciplines. Praised by academics for its insightful examination of urban issues, this volume is considered essential for anyone interested in urbanism, capturing the evolution of cities from antiquity to the twenty-first century.